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Friday, March 6, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1836, nearly 200 Alamo defenders fought to the death against a force of 1,800 to 6,000 Mexican soldiers led by General Santa Anna. Their sacrifice rallied Texans to the cause of independence and was honored by the war cry "Remember the Alamo" at the Battle of San Jacinto a few weeks later.

A new ranking of the state's top 50 barbecue pits was released this week by Texas Barbecue. Did your favorite spot make the cut? Hit reply to let us know.

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Camp Mystic's Sister Site Can Stay Open For Now

A Travis County judge declined to close Camp Mystic this summer following a Wednesday hearing in a case stemming from one of several lawsuits filed by the families of flood victims who perished at the camp last year.

However, State District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ordered Camp Mystic's owners not to alter or demolish the cabins that housed the 25 girls and two counselors who died in the July Fourth flash floods.

"What we're trying to do is preserve the evidence that's there so that we can understand, so that future campers will never be put in a situation like this again," said the father of 8-year-old Cile Steward, whose body has yet to be found.

Camp Mystic's attorney highlighted the historic scale of the disaster and insisted there was little that could have been done to prevent it.

More than 850 campers have already signed up to attend Camp Mystic's Cypress Lake location this summer, while the Guadalupe River site will remain closed. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has asked the Department of State Health Services not to renew the camp's license pending legislative inquiries.

Voter Turnout Surpasses Recent Midterm Primaries

Nearly 4.5 million voters participated in Tuesday's primary elections—24% of the state's 18.7 million registered voters. That mark surpasses the 17.6% turnout during the 2022 midterm primaries and the 17% seen in 2018. It was also the first time since 2020 that Democrats cast more ballots than Republicans.

Yesterday, amid speculation that President Trump would endorse Sen. John Cornyn for reelection, Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would consider dropping out if Senate Republicans abandoned the filibuster to pass the SAVE Act, which would require identification and proof of citizenship to vote nationwide.

In Dallas County, former judge Amber Givens is poised to succeed District Attorney John Creuzot after her upset win in the Democratic primary, as no Republicans ran for the post. Givens was sanctioned for allegedly allowing a court coordinator to stand in for her during a 2021 bond hearing.

Both the Republican and Democratic primaries for Harris County judge went to runoffs. In Fort Bend County, 19-year-old Audrey Lee won the GOP primary for district clerk. "Five years ago, if you told me I was going to run for office, I would have laughed at you," she said.

In Williamson County, the Texas Supreme Court has blocked the counting of ballots cast Tuesday evening after 7 p.m. Two polling locations stayed open until 10 p.m.

Dallas City Hall Fate Undecided

Following hours of public testimony and debate about the fate of Dallas City Hall, the city council voted 9-6 on Thursday to explore options to redevelop and repair the downtown site. Around 90 speakers addressed the council, which voted on the measure after 1 a.m.

The council directed city staff to develop a plan to address critical repairs, relocate 311 and 911 services and emergency operations, and move out altogether. The measure bans contractors that helped produce a report that pegged the price of repairs at more than $1 billion from bidding on projects.

Many of the speakers opposed abandoning City Hall and urged the council to take a measured and transparent approach to future plans for the site. "This is likely the biggest, most impactful, most expensive decision you may ever make in your career," Preservation Dallas Executive Director Sarah Crain said.

Others said the current structure, designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, doesn't serve the city's current needs. "Dallas deserves a City Hall that serves the next 50 years, not one that struggles under the weight of the last 50," said Sana Syed of the Dallas Farmers Market Stakeholders Association.

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➤ Metroplex: Heavy rains that caused flooding on US 80 in Forney yesterday morning might have been responsible for the collapse of a building in Garland on Wednesday. Severe weather, including hail and possibly tornadoes, is expected in parts of the state this weekend. (More)

➤ El Paso: Camp East Montana, the ICE detention facility at Fort Bliss, is closed to visitors for at least two weeks after 14 detainees contracted measles, and dozens more are reported to be in isolation. ICE is reportedly considering closing the facility. (See Details)

➤ San Antonio: U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales admitted to an affair with a former aide during an interview with talk show host Joe Pags, saying he "had a lapse in judgment." Regina Santos-Aviles took her life last September. Gonzales faces a Republican primary runoff for his seat in Congress. (More)

➤ Austin: Police released the 911 call recordings and officers' body-cam footage from the mass shooting at a downtown bar on Sunday morning. Travis County District Attorney José Garza said he would not ask a grand jury to consider charges against the officers who killed the suspect. (More)

➤ Kent: Border Patrol agents and state troopers shot and killed a 33-year-old suspect following a high-speed chase Wednesday morning. The suspect, James Douglas McMillan of Wisconsin, shot at officers while fleeing in a stolen vehicle. (More)

➤ Friendswood: Police arrested six people accused of defrauding at least half a dozen seniors of $2.8 million through a scheme in which they posed as federal employees who persuaded their victims to protect their assets by purchasing gold coins. (See Details)

➤ Austin: According to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board, at least one of the incidents in which a Waymo vehicle illegally passed a stopped school bus was caused by human error when a remote assistance agent in Michigan cleared the autonomous vehicle to do so. (See Details)

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➤ The Dallas Stars acquired veteran defenseman Tyler Myers from the Canucks ahead of the NHL trade deadline, sending a second and fourth-round pick back to Vancouver in the deal. (More)

➤ Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña fractured his finger fielding a ground ball in an exhibition game, casting doubt on his ability to play in the World Baseball Classic. (More)

➤ Former Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt will be inducted into the city's Sports Hall of Fame later this year, officials announced this week. The former NFL Defensive Player of the Year spent a decade with the team and was a key contributor to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in 2017. (More)

➤ A recent analysis found that Texas ranks second in the country for interest in women's sports. Over the past year, the state averaged 658,520 monthly Google searches related to women's sports, trailing only California. (More)

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➤ Fort Worth-based Farmer Brothers Coffee is being acquired for roughly $28 million by Royal Cup Coffee & Tea of Alabama in an all-cash deal that will take the company private. (More)

➤ The incorporation of AI into the workplace has made it harder for entry-level job seekers to find work while boosting the pay of higher-skilled employees, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. (More)

➤ Galveston's Schlitterbahn Waterpark is one of seven amusement parks that Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is selling to a Kansas City-based real estate investment trust for $331 million. (More)

➤ TOCA Social, a venue that combines soccer-based games and dining, is opening its first U.S. location in The Colony today. Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey, a former Notre Dame soccer player, is an investor in the company. (More)

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➤ A female crimson-collared grosbeak living at the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center has drawn bird enthusiasts from across the country since it was first spotted in November. "I know at the moment this is the only one in the United States," said naturalist William Farley. (More)

➤ The Beaumont Police Department has equipped its officers with AI-powered body cameras that can translate speech. "We have a new capability where we're able to auto-detect the different languages," said public information officer Chancellor Van Houten. (See Details)

➤ Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant commented on his son's performance at the Under Armour Dallas Camp Series this week. "Not bad dude! but there's a lot you still have to improve on," he posted on social media. Dez Bryant Jr. is a sophomore at Southlake Carroll. (More)

➤ Houston road crews are racing to resurface 85 downtown blocks and intersections ahead of the World Cup this summer. At least 47 blocks have been completed so far. (More)

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